The Wilder School in Winchester, MA is a nonsectarian, co–educational alternative school serving undergraduate–level students in a suburban community.
The school has an enrollment of 2 students and employs 1 teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 2:1.
Located in a large suburb, The Wilder School provides education within a small, low–enrollment setting.
Nearby Winchester private schools include St. Mary's School (PK–K, 54 students, 54:1 ratio) and Acera School (K–9, 124 students, 3:1 ratio).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
2 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Wilder School?
The application deadline for The Wilder School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Wilder School is Acera School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Mary's School (0.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
162 Washington St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-5515
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-5515
- miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 124 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Creative Corner Childrens Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
11 Sheridan Cir
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-5566
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-5566
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
86 Main St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-2689
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-2689
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Charles School
(Catholic)
8 Myrtle St
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 124 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Greater Boston Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
108 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
16 Medford St
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
48 Bartlett Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 457-6000
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 457-6000
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
May Center School For Autism And Developmental Dis
Special Education School
10r Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-3565
3.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
0.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 124 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Charles School
(Catholic)
8 Myrtle St
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Greater Boston Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
108 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
516 High St
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 483-3373
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 483-3373
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
20 Pleasant St
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-2593
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-2593
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
162 Washington St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-5515
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-5515
- miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Creative Corner Childrens Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
11 Sheridan Cir
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-5566
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-5566
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
86 Main St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-2689
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-2689
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Charles School
(Catholic)
8 Myrtle St
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Greater Boston Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
108 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-4253
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9824
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9824
9474.7 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
90 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9820
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9820
9474.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
88 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9831
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9831
9474.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
88 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9806
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9806
9474.8 miles
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
370 Hollis Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0677
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0677
9475 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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